MOT
MOT in Kettering - Headlands Garage
To book a Class 4, 5 or 7 MOT with us either call us on 01536 411314 or book here
What is an MOT?
The Ministry of Transport test (usually abbreviated to MOT test) is an annual test of automobile safety, roadworthiness aspects and exhaust emissions required in Great Britain for most vehicles over three years old used on any way defined as a road in the Road Traffic Act.
An M.O.T test is carried out by one person only and usually takes around an hour in total to complete. The M.O.T test does not include any servicing of the car and is a minimum safety check to make sure the vehicle is legally safe for the road. After the test is complete and the vehicle passes the M.O.T it may be advised by the mechanic that the vehicle is required to have certain aspects serviced or changed. For example: if the vehicle’s tyres are all close to the minimum required tread depth of 1.6mm, the mechanic that has done the test for the vehicle may advise a tyre change that same day. This also goes for any other parts on the car that may be old and worn. However it is important to remember that for a vehicle to pass an M.O.T it must pass the minimum required legal “safeness” to be driven on the road.
Important Reminders
For any vehicle to under go an M.O.T test it MUST have the chasis number. Without this, the vehicle may likely be cloned and can be void from the test. Without the chasis number it is NOT road worthy and can consequently be seized by law.
The first section of the test are all interior checks. These include Seats, seatbelts, warning lamps, switches, wipers, washers, break controls, clutch, accelerator pedal, steering wheel and column, doors, mirrors, horn, speedometer and in some cases, driver controls for class 5 vehicles.
The second section are all exterior checks. These include registration plates, lamps, aim of headlamps, wheels, tyres, shock absorbers, mirrors, fuel tank cap, doors, boot lid, bonnet, towbars and overall condition of the bodywork.
MOT Check list
The MoT looks at many parts of your car to ensure they meet key legal requirements at the time of test. The MoT Test will make sure:
As a member of the Good Garage Scheme, you can be confident that the work your car needs will be carried out to the highest standards by highly trained technicians and covered by our 12,000 mile/12 month parts and labour warranty for extra peace of mind.
To find out more about our MOT in Kettering, get in touch online or call us directly on 01536 411314
6 Linnell Way
Telford Way Industrial Estate
Kettering
Northamptonshire
NN16 8PS
01536 411314
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